Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti has unveiled an ambitiousstrategy aimed at combatting hoarding and smuggling activities, pledging anunwavering commitment to eradicating these detrimental practices. In apress conference held on Sunday, Bugti emphasized the resolutedetermination of both state institutions and provincial authorities toconfront the menace of smuggling and hoarding head-on.
During the press conference, the Minister made a significant announcementregarding cash rewards for Pakistani citizens who contribute to theidentification and exposure of smuggling networks.
Furthermore, he hinted at forthcoming incentives for individuals who aid inthe detection and apprehension of illegal immigrants within the nation.This proactive approach underscores the government’s intention to involvethe public in its efforts to root out these illicit activities.
Bugti revealed that ongoing operations targeting the smuggling of vitalcommodities, including wheat, sugar, urea, and foreign currency, haveyielded substantial successes in various regions of the country. Notably,the Minister disclosed that 59 individuals involved in the illegal ‘hawalahundi’ business have been apprehended, reinforcing the government’sunwavering commitment to sparing no one in its quest to curtail smugglingand hoarding.
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Furthermore, Bugti outlined plans to establish a toll-free hotline at boththe Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Interior Ministry, welcomingcitizens willing to assist the government in its endeavors.
He unequivocally declared the implementation of a “zero-tolerance” policyagainst all hoarders and smugglers, emphasizing that those responsiblewould face imprisonment, prosecution, and legal consequences. Thiscomprehensive strategy sends a clear message that the government isdetermined to restore integrity and transparency in its economic landscape.
